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Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone

Charlie NJ7V
Amateur Radio
Ham Radio
QRP
POTA
Summits On the Air
Sota
Morse Code
Contesting
Four Days In May
QRP Amateur Radio Club International
Homebrew Techniques
Homebrew
Tuna Tin II
Vienna Wireless Society
Homebrew Projects
Kit Building
Trail Running
SOTA (summits On the Air)
Contest Operating
Contest Management

Welcome to the All Portable Discussion Zone. Our show is the audio version of the popular YouTube podcast found on the Red Summit RF channel, where we welcome special guests and engage in roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics including designing, building, modifying, and improving ham radio equipment. Don't forget to check out our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/redsummitrf

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Stuart M0SGV started soldering at age 8 in the 1950s, building crystal sets with a copper tip heated over a gas cooker. Nearly 70 years later he is still at the bench, building tube transmitters from 1949 magazine circuits, Hans Summers QMX and QDX r... more

Barb WB2CBA is a civil engineer by trade and an open source QRP designer by passion. Every circuit he's created has gone straight to GitHub with no paywalls and no kits he controls exclusively, and builders around the world have taken notice. In this... more

Derek W7DLZ has earned the SOTA Mountain Goat award five times over and he's closing in on a sixth. Since his first activation in September 2021, Derek has operated from hundreds of summits across six associations and twenty-two regions at a pace tha... more

In this episode, I sit down with Rick N3FJZ — a prolific homebrew builder known in the SolderSmoke community for his meticulous construction, clean schematics, and commitment to all-discrete analog design. We trace his journey from his first scratch ... more

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Recent Guests

Barb WB2CBA
Open-source hardware designer and amateur radio innovator
HB Radio/Community projects
Episode: He Designs Free QRP Rigs Anyone Can Build — Barb WB2CBA Interview
Derek W7DLZ
Guest on the show discussing SOTA and QRP
SOTA and amateur radio operations
Episode: Chasing His 6th Mountain Goat — Derek W7DLZ on SOTA & QRP
Rick N3FJZ
Ham radio operator and electronics hobbyist; known for Solder Smoke involvement and homebrew transceivers
Solder Smoke Podcast
Episode: Rick N3FJZ: Scratchbuilt HF Transceivers & Homebrew Radio Philosophy
Don Km4Udx
President of the Vienna Wireless Society, long-time builder and HAM radio operator
Vienna Wireless Society
Episode: He Builds DIY Radios… And Leads a 300+ Member Ham Club (KM4UDX)
Mitch NK3H
Guest with extensive hands-on experience in building a CW/SSB radio from scratch
Episode: He Built a Full CW + SSB Radio From Scratch… Here’s How
Peter Parker
Guest, VK3Ye, amateur radio homebrew expert
VK3Ye
Episode: Yes—You Can Build a Radio | Peter Parker VK3YE
Dan AI6XG
Avid ham, homebrew enthusiast, and contributor to the soda/ham community
Independent/Amateur Radio Enthusiast
Episode: Amateur Radio DIY: Dan AI6XG’s Homebrew Projects
Rex Harper
Special guest discussing Tuna Tin history and projects
QRP community member
Episode: Doug DeMaw’s Tuna Tin II: The Story Continued by Rex Harper
Vince VE6LK
Ham radio operator and educator, HamSmarter founder
Episode: DIY Electronics & Ham Radio Education with Vince VE6LK

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Charlie
Host of All Portable Discussion Zone; central figure guiding roundtable discussions and guest interviews.

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Rick N3FJZ: Scratchbuilt HF Transceivers & Homebrew Radio Philosophy
Q: What would you tell new hobbyists about sourcing components and building safely?
Buy from reputable houses for active components, test every part with a tester, and start with working kits or proven designs; use junk-box parts for learning but avoid critical components from low-quality sources, then iterate with modular designs to minimize risk.
Rick N3FJZ: Scratchbuilt HF Transceivers & Homebrew Radio Philosophy
Q: How did you come up with the real-time front-panel concept that integrates GPS timing?
The idea grew from combining microprocessor control with real-time feedback; the GPS module provides a precise time reference and gates a frequency counter, allowing the front panel to reflect stable, clock-accurate measurements and facilitate calibration on the fly.
He Built a Full CW + SSB Radio From Scratch… Here’s How
Q: How did you figure this all out?
I leaned on a mix of mentors (Pete Juliano, W2AEW), online resources, and trial-and-error testing, with tools like spectrum analyzers and NanoVNA guiding iterative improvements.
Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel
Q: What does it take to be successful with DXing from a modest home setup?
Patience, listening strategy, understanding propagation, and using simple, reliable antennas; don't expect a single window to guarantee matches, but stay persistent across bands and times.
Inside the World of DX Chasing, Hamfests & Radio Travel
Q: Can you describe what the pileups were like on those DXpeditions, especially on CW and FT8?
Pileups were highly visual on the band scope, with bright lines showing where the action is; using split with a listening-up approach helps to target the station and avoid chaos.

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What is Ham Radio All Portable Discussion Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on hands-on, practical exploration of portable and field-based amateur radio. Roundtable discussions and guest interviews cover building, modifying, and using radio gear, with a strong emphasis on homebrewing, QRP operation, field operations (POTA/SOTA), and learning through doing. Episodes frequently dive into hardware tinkering, sourcing parts, workflow tips, and real-world field deployments, often sharing actionable guidance for hobbyists and aspiring builders. A standout aspect is the community-driven ethos: guests range from seasoned homebrewers to educators and veteran operators who narrate iterative design processes, collaborative projects, and historical kit legacies, all with a focus on making portable radio acces... more

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